The Marías is an American alternative pop band from Los Angeles. They are known for performing songs in both English and Spanish in addition to infusing their music with elements including jazz percussion, guitar riffs, and horn solos. Their core lineup consists of lead vocalist María Zardoya, drummer/producer Josh Conway, guitarist Jesse Perlman, and keyboardist Edward James. The band has released two EPs and two studio albums, including Submarine (2024). They received their first solo Grammy nomination for Best New Artist for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026.
History The band is named after its lead singer María Zardoya, who was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Snellville, Georgia in the Atlanta metropolitan area. She and her then partner Josh Conway, the drummer/producer, met at a show at the Kibitz Room, a bar and music venue inside Canter's Deli in Los Angeles. She was performing on the bill and he was managing the sound, something he had never done before. They began writing almost immediately after meeting, and then began dating. Soon they recruited close friends to join as band members: Edward James on keyboards, and guitarist Jesse Perlman.
They were offered an opportunity to create songs for television, which helped them understand the visual and sonic feel they wanted. When the plans did not materialize, they made an EP, entitled Superclean Vol. I. from the recordings. Vol. I was released in 2017 and its counterpart Vol. II came out in 2018.
In 2018, they collaborated with Triathlon on the song "Drip", released as a single. In 2020–2021, the Marías signed to Atlantic Records. In September 2021, their single "Hush" topped the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart, becoming their first chart-topping single. In 2022, the band went on tour in promotion of Cinema and opened for Halsey on her Love and Power Tour.
In 2022, they collaborated with Bad Bunny on the song "Otro Atardecer" from his album Un Verano Sin Ti. In 2023, they collaborated with Cuco on the song "Si Me Voy", which was released as a single, and also with Tainy and Young Miko on the song "Mañana" from Tainy's album Data.
Later in 2023, they collaborated with Eyedress on the songs "Separate Ways" and "A Room Up in the Sky". In February 2024, the Marías released a trailer for their second album Submarine. In March 2024, they released their first single from the album called "Run Your Mouth", as well as announcing that Submarine would release on May 31, 2024. In April 2024, they released the second single from Submarine, "Lejos de Ti" and later unveiling their tracklist for Submarine. On May 3, 2024, they released two singles simultaneously: "No One Noticed" and "If Only". On April 4, 2025, they released the non-album single "Back to Me" and its B-side track "Nobody New".
The song "No One Noticed" from the album Submarine was a viral hit on social media, reaching number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Zardoya also performed with Bad Bunny at several stadium concerts in front of up to 80,000 people. Her solo project Not for Radio, with the EP Melt, was reviewed by magazines such as Interview Magazine and HERO in October 2025. Zardoya described her style as "gothic fairy".
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, they received their first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Influences Zardoya said that her influences include Selena, Norah Jones, Sade, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Carla Morrison, Julieta Venegas, Erykah Badu, and filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. Conway is influenced by Tame Impala, Radiohead, D'Angelo, and the Strokes.
Zardoya said that although Conway was not familiar with the Latin American market, the band was nevertheless open to experimenting with new styles eventually leading to releasing several Spanish-language tracks on their albums.
Band members
Current members
María Zardoya – lead vocals, guitars Josh Conway – drums, percussion, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, production Jesse Perlman – guitars Edward James – keyboards, synthesizers
Former members
Carter Lee – bass
Discography Studio albums +List of albums, with selected details and peak chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications US USRock AUS CAN FRA HUN LTU SCO SPAVinyl UKSales Cinema Released: June 25, 2021 Label: Atlantic, Nice Life Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming 176 35 — — — — — — — — Submarine Released: May 31, 2024 Label: Atlantic, Nice Life Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming 17 5 73 83 188 12 44 20 57 20 RIAA: Platinum MC: Gold "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Extended plays +List of EPs with selected details Title EP details Superclean Vol. I Released: November 3, 2017 Label: Superclean Formats: LP, digital download, streaming Superclean Vol. II Released: September 28, 2018 Label: Superclean Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USRock AUS CAN IRE LTU NZ SGP UK WW "I Don't Know You" 2017 — — — — — — — — — — Superclean Vol. I "Cariño" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Superclean Vol. II "Drip" — — — — — — — — — — rowspan="6" "...baby one more time" 2019 — — — — — — — — — — "Out for the Night" (live) — — — — — — — — — — "Hold It Together" / "Jupiter" 2020 — — — — — — — — — — "Care for You" / "Bop It Up!" — — — — — — — — — — "We're the Lucky Ones" — — — — — — — — — — "Hush" 2021 — 37 — — — — — — — — RIAA: Gold Cinema "Un Millón" — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) "Little by Little" — — — — — — — — — — "In or In-Between" (remix) — — — — — — — — — — "Run Your Mouth" 2024 — 49 — — — — — — — — Submarine "Lejos de Ti" — 44 — — — — — — — — RIAA: Gold (Latin) "No One Noticed" / "If Only" 22 4 54 53 63 44 27 15 50 27 RIAA: 5× Platinum ARIA: Platinum BPI: Platinum MC: 2× Platinum RMNZ: 2× Platinum — — — — — — — — — — "Back to Me" 2025 86 13 — — — — — — — — "Ojos Tristes" 56 — — 83 — — — — — 51 I Said I Love You First "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US USAAA USRock CAN JPNOver. NZHot UK UKIndie "Si Me Voy" 2023 — — — — — — — — rowspan="4" "Separate Ways" — — — — — — — — "A Room Up in the Sky" — — — — — — — — "All I Did Was Dream of You" 2026 84 9 16 79 19 3 60 17 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Promotional singles + List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album USBub USRock NZHot "Exit Music for a Film" 2020 — — — "Nobody New" 2025 18 18 25 "Back to Me" single "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted and certified songs + List of songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USRock BOLPeaks in Bolivia: For all except noted: For "Ojos Tristes": CAN COL ECU MEX PER SPA WW "Heavy" 2021 — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: Platinum ARIA: Platinum RMNZ: Gold Cinema "Otro Atardecer" 2022 49 — 20 — 21 19 17 21 24 28 PROMUSICAE: Platinum Un Verano Sin Ti "Sienna" 2024 74 8 — 78 — — — — — 163 ARIA: Gold BPI: Silver MC: Gold RMNZ: Gold Submarine "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Otro Atardecer" 2022 Bad Bunny Un Verano Sin Ti "Mañana" 2023 Tainy, Young Miko Data "Ojos Tristes" 2025 Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco I Said I Love You First "Memoria De Paz" 2026 Benny Blanco Hermoso
Remixes Title Year Artist Album "Kyoto"(The Marías remix) 2021 Phoebe Bridgers
Awards and nominations Award Year Nominee / Work Category ResultAmerican Music Awards 2025 Submarine Favorite Rock Album 2026 The Marías Best Rock/Alternative Artist Billboard Latin Music Awards 2025 The Marías Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year – Duo or Group "Ojos Tristes" Latin Pop Song of the Year Grammy Awards 2022 Cinema Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-nominations-list 2023 Un Verano Sin Ti Album of the Year 2026The Marías Best New Artist Latin Grammy Awards 2022Un Verano Sin Ti Album of the Year MTV Video Music Awards 2025 The Marías Best New Artist Best Group "Back to Me" Best Alternative Video Premios Juventud2025 "Ojos Tristes" Colaboración OMG Premio Lo Nuestro 2025 "Lejos de Tí" Best Pop Latin Fusion Song
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